Business Analyst in Financial Accounting

We are looking for a Business Analyst in Financial Accounting to join the Accounting and Controlling team in a major bank in Zurich.

BUSINESS ANALYST

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure the complete, accurate and auditable accounting and closing
Prepare and analyse ad-hoc reports
Month-end close analytical review and balance sheet substantiation
Collaboration and support for closing and daily business
Plausibility checks, daily and monthly analysis and reconciliations, reviews and detailed variance analysis and commentary
Active involvement in Accounting Projects
IT and Operations contact
Creating of business specifications for the implementation of new requirements (regulatory requirements or new products)

IDEAL PROFILE
Strong SAP knowledge
Experience in financial accounting and reporting, ideally in a bank
Fluent in German (verbal and written) and English
Team player, communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent MS Excel and MS Access DB skills, SQL knowledge is an advantage
Ability to work independently